HOW TO SPEND 3 DAYS IN BERLIN Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and the wall that once divided the city became one of the icons of the Cold War. The large parks scattered throughout Berlin provide a break from the city and an insight into local...
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites near Munich Modern humans have been living in Bavaria for more than 300,000 years. In fact, in 2019 scientists found a 11.6 million-year-old skeleton of a now-extinct genus of great ape 80 kilometers west of Munich. It was able to walk on...
By Guest blogger Christoph Ruzicka with Eco Backpacking Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is mostly known for hosting the annual Oktoberfest. However, the famous beer festival is not the only reason to visit. It’s easy to get lost wandering through...
Exploring the palaces and gardens of Potsdam Spring time in Potsdam is the ideal time frame to visit the royal palaces and gardens around Potsdam in Brandenburg, Germany. Home to the Prussian Kings of Germany and their magnificent royal residences, Potsdam became...
Cherry Blossoms in Berlin – Germany It seems like spring is starting to come out everywhere around the globe and beautiful cherry blossoms are starting to bloom in famous areas where they are celebrated including the Hanami festivals in Japan and the beautiful...
Speicherstadt Warehouse District – a new Unesco World Heritage site in Hamburg Can you believe that Hamburg’s old warehouse district is one of the newest Unesco World Heritage sites and the first certified site for the German city? Well yes, when you...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
